$203,200 – $286,870
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What this role is
This role involves designing the complete platform architecture for Intel's next-generation network adapter cards, balancing the capabilities of custom silicon with the constraints of board design, thermal systems, and OEM deployment requirements. You'll lead cross-functional teams through complex architectural decisions that span from silicon integration through customer deployment, with particular focus on manageability, serviceability, and reliability at scale in data center environments.
Our summary, not Intel’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 8+ years in NIC/adapter platform architecture, server platform architecture, SoC-to-board integration, or high-speed I/O platform design
- Demonstrated experience defining adapter/card architectures balancing electrical, thermal, mechanical, cost, and manufacturability constraints
- Strong understanding of platform manageability concepts and sideband integration across OEM environments
- Experience defining and closing thermal/power envelopes for add-in cards or constrained platforms
- Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment and deliver executable architecture specifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Nice to have
- Experience with hyperscale/OEM deployment constraints for adapter cards
- Expertise in high-speed I/O and Ethernet NIC platforms and system bring-up
- Prior leadership owning platform readiness across multiple SKUs or OEM variants
- Familiarity with translating requirements into phased implementation plans under resource constraints
- Problem-solving skills focused on innovative and scalable solutions